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Coronavirus - Latest information and advice
All information, support and instructions on the coronavirus is to be found at www.turku.fi/en/corona. Click the headline above to go to the website.
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City of Turku school and day care during the corona situation
You'll find information relating to day-care, schools and institutes under Teaching and Day-care section.
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Expertise for partner schools throughout Southwestern Finland
STEAM Turku is the science and technology path of the City of Turku Education Division, combining early childhood, basic and upper secondary level education and providing countless opportunities to children and young people of different ages. There is a personal path for everyone into the world of science and technology.
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Free-of-charge 20-hour early childhood education trial for 5-year-old children
Five-year-old children born in 2013 will be provided with free-of-charge early childhood education in Turku as part of a trial programme for the entire year running from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019.
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Learn about the Education Division!
Do you know how many day care units there are in Turku, or how many languages are spoken in Turku schools as mother tongues? And what on earth is Tuubi? Download the brand new general brochure or browse it on your mobile device!
14.05.2021
Turku’s Coronavirus infections are on the rise again
In Turku, 111 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 18 (May 3–9, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus is currently around 88/100,000/14 days (11 May 2021). The percentage of tracked cas-es is around 76%. In Turku, coronavirus infections are on the rise again. The number of positive tests has also increased significant-ly from last week.
Vaccination appointments for 57–59-year-old residents
29.04.2021
Turku’s coronavirus situation does not allow traditional May Day celebrations
In Turku, 112 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 16 (April 19–25, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus is currently around 130/100,000/14 days (26 April 2021). The percentage of tracked cases has continued to improve, and it is now 84%. On week 16, the most common sources of infection were the same households, close circles, and an infection contracted abroad.
Take part in social media!
29.04.2021
Negative Vappu - Best way to be positive is to stay negative
The key to a successful May Day is to celebrate in line with the coronavirus restrictions. We are reminded of this by the City of Turku, Hospital District of Southwest Finland, area’s institutions of higher education with their student unions, Student Village Foundation of Turku as well as the police.
Schoolchildren and students returns to contact teaching
23.04.2021
Turku is still in the community transmission phase
In Turku, 130 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 15 (April 12–18, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus is currently around 153/100,000/14 days (20 April 2021). The percentage of tracked cases is 78%. The coronavirus vaccinations are administered mainly on weekdays at Turku Fair Center. Additional vaccination days are held on Sunday 25 April, Sunday 2 May, and Ascension Day 13 May.
14.05.2021
Turku’s Coronavirus infections are on the rise again
In Turku, 111 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 18 (May 3–9, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus is currently around 88/100,000/14 days (11 May 2021). The percentage of tracked cas-es is around 76%. In Turku, coronavirus infections are on the rise again. The number of positive tests has also increased significant-ly from last week.
Take part in social media!
29.04.2021
Negative Vappu - Best way to be positive is to stay negative
The key to a successful May Day is to celebrate in line with the coronavirus restrictions. We are reminded of this by the City of Turku, Hospital District of Southwest Finland, area’s institutions of higher education with their student unions, Student Village Foundation of Turku as well as the police.
Vaccination appointments for 57–59-year-old residents
29.04.2021
Turku’s coronavirus situation does not allow traditional May Day celebrations
In Turku, 112 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 16 (April 19–25, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus is currently around 130/100,000/14 days (26 April 2021). The percentage of tracked cases has continued to improve, and it is now 84%. On week 16, the most common sources of infection were the same households, close circles, and an infection contracted abroad.
Schoolchildren and students returns to contact teaching
23.04.2021
Turku is still in the community transmission phase
In Turku, 130 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 15 (April 12–18, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus is currently around 153/100,000/14 days (20 April 2021). The percentage of tracked cases is 78%. The coronavirus vaccinations are administered mainly on weekdays at Turku Fair Center. Additional vaccination days are held on Sunday 25 April, Sunday 2 May, and Ascension Day 13 May.
First food aid delivery on 19 March
19.03.2021
City of Turku to Arrange Food Aid for International Exchange Students Ordered into Isolation
Approximately 70 international exchange students with coronavirus have been ordered or will be ordered into isolation and a few hundred students exposed to coronavirus have been ordered or will be ordered into quarantine by decision of Chief Physician for Infectious Diseases.
19.03.2021
The recommendation on wearing face masks is extended to cover all grade levels in basic education from 19 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover all grade levels in City of Turku schools as well as morning and afternoon clubs. Similar recommendations were already set for Pansio School on 18 March and Lauste School in the morning of 19 March.
Tracking work ongoing
18.03.2021
Over 70 Coronavirus Infections Detected among International Students in Higher Education in Turku
Several coronavirus infections have been detected in Turku among international exchange students. At least a few hundred people have been exposed to coronavirus. The situation is very serious.
17.03.2021
Recommendation on wearing masks for pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School from 18 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School. The recommendation will come into force on Thursday 18 March 2021. For the time being, the recommendation does not apply to pupils in grades 1 to 3 in other City of Turku schools.
14.05.2021
Turku’s Coronavirus infections are on the rise again
In Turku, 111 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 18 (May 3–9, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus is currently around 88/100,000/14 days (11 May 2021). The percentage of tracked cas-es is around 76%. In Turku, coronavirus infections are on the rise again. The number of positive tests has also increased significant-ly from last week.
Take part in social media!
29.04.2021
Negative Vappu - Best way to be positive is to stay negative
The key to a successful May Day is to celebrate in line with the coronavirus restrictions. We are reminded of this by the City of Turku, Hospital District of Southwest Finland, area’s institutions of higher education with their student unions, Student Village Foundation of Turku as well as the police.
Vaccination appointments for 57–59-year-old residents
29.04.2021
Turku’s coronavirus situation does not allow traditional May Day celebrations
In Turku, 112 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 16 (April 19–25, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus is currently around 130/100,000/14 days (26 April 2021). The percentage of tracked cases has continued to improve, and it is now 84%. On week 16, the most common sources of infection were the same households, close circles, and an infection contracted abroad.
Schoolchildren and students returns to contact teaching
23.04.2021
Turku is still in the community transmission phase
In Turku, 130 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 15 (April 12–18, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus is currently around 153/100,000/14 days (20 April 2021). The percentage of tracked cases is 78%. The coronavirus vaccinations are administered mainly on weekdays at Turku Fair Center. Additional vaccination days are held on Sunday 25 April, Sunday 2 May, and Ascension Day 13 May.
First food aid delivery on 19 March
19.03.2021
City of Turku to Arrange Food Aid for International Exchange Students Ordered into Isolation
Approximately 70 international exchange students with coronavirus have been ordered or will be ordered into isolation and a few hundred students exposed to coronavirus have been ordered or will be ordered into quarantine by decision of Chief Physician for Infectious Diseases.
19.03.2021
The recommendation on wearing face masks is extended to cover all grade levels in basic education from 19 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover all grade levels in City of Turku schools as well as morning and afternoon clubs. Similar recommendations were already set for Pansio School on 18 March and Lauste School in the morning of 19 March.
Tracking work ongoing
18.03.2021
Over 70 Coronavirus Infections Detected among International Students in Higher Education in Turku
Several coronavirus infections have been detected in Turku among international exchange students. At least a few hundred people have been exposed to coronavirus. The situation is very serious.
17.03.2021
Recommendation on wearing masks for pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School from 18 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School. The recommendation will come into force on Thursday 18 March 2021. For the time being, the recommendation does not apply to pupils in grades 1 to 3 in other City of Turku schools.